DATAKIND IS LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR, DATA SECURITY & COMPLIANCE!

DataKind is seeking a Director, Data Security and Compliance! This is a unique opportunity to expand a critical function that directly protects vulnerable populations and enables our mission-driven educational products to scale responsibly. The data security and compliance frameworks you implement will be foundational to our organization’s ability to deliver life-changing educational tools while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Vice President, Technology, this role will develop and implement a comprehensive data security strategy for DataKind, focusing on our enterprise education and communities platforms and products. In this critical role, you’ll establish and oversee DataKind’s implementation of IS27001 to protect sensitive student data while ensuring compliance with regulations including FERPA, GDPR, SOC2, and other relevant standards. As our organization grows, you’ll build our Data Security and Compliance from the ground up, creating and laying the groundwork for future expansion as our products scale.
For a data security professional seeking meaningful impact, this role offers the chance to apply specialized expertise in a mission-focused environment where your work directly safeguards student data and enables educational access. You will help lead data security strategy while working with a passionate team committed to making a difference through technology.

EDUCATION-SPECIFIC DATA PROTECTION

• Develop specialized protocols for protecting student data in educational contexts
• Enable secure data sharing in compliance with educational privacy requirements
• Implement age-appropriate data security measures for student-facing applications
• Build security systems that accommodate the unique data handling needs of educational environments